A nurse with a large caseload of patients needs to delegate some assessment tasks to other members of the health team.The nurse is unsure which tasks can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)and which are appropriate for a licensed practical nurse (LPN).To which sources should the nurse turn for the answer this question?

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The nurse practice act of the state defines the scope of practice for nurses and the tasks that may be delegated to other healthcare workers, including NAP and LPNs. The American Nurses Association's Scope and Standards of Practice provides guidance on the delegation process and the responsibilities of the nurse delegating tasks. The other options are not relevant to delegating tasks to healthcare workers.

A Nurse with a Large Caseload of Patients Needs to Delegate